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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 BXKMOT history

LS12 BXK is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 36,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

LS12 BXK white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
36,965 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BXK was last recorded at 36,965 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,891 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,074 miles
Average per year
2,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,965 miles
  • 2025 – 34,891 miles
  • 2024 – 31,730 miles
  • 2023 – 28,334 miles
  • 2022 – 25,958 miles
  • 2021 – 24,154 miles
  • 2020 – 22,207 miles
  • 2018 – 19,404 miles
  • 2017 – 17,090 miles
  • 2016 – 12,401 miles
  • 2015 – 7,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,965 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    36,965 miles
    Test number
    198351759705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail36,963 miles (+2,072)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,963 miles
    Test number
    775051004449
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass34,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    34,891 miles
    Test number
    859501620684
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail34,891 miles (+3,161)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,891 miles
    Test number
    541374371289
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass31,730 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    31,730 miles
    Test number
    880494529485
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail31,730 miles (+3,396)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,730 miles
    Test number
    896996163418
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass28,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    28,334 miles
    Test number
    336897798651
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail28,334 miles (+2,376)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,334 miles
    Test number
    352800115427
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass25,958 miles (+31)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    25,958 miles
    Test number
    452280212080
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail25,927 miles (+1,773)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,927 miles
    Test number
    134125730330
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass24,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    24,154 miles
    Test number
    979740526005
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking between tread blocks (o/s/r has slight splitting on the inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail24,153 miles (+1,946)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,153 miles
    Test number
    786530671289
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn ,scored , lipped & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking between tread blocks (o/s/r has slight splitting on the inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass22,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    22,207 miles
    Test number
    654826130067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail22,207 miles (+2,803)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,207 miles
    Test number
    628088664190
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative corrected tyre pressures & re-set (5.2.3 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled up screen wash bottle (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass19,404 miles (+2,314)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,404 miles
    Test number
    492005671929
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  16. Pass17,090 miles (+4,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,090 miles
    Test number
    289699714584
    • AdvisoryBoth front Tyre cracking&under trays fitted

  17. Pass12,401 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    12,401 miles
    Test number
    197699315439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    7,542 miles
    Test number
    907276885080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BXK

Does LS12 BXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BXK is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BXK?
The MOT on LS12 BXK is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BXK done?
LS12 BXK was recorded at 36,965 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,561 miles a year.
Has LS12 BXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BXK has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 BXK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 BXK find?
LS12 BXK passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall.

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